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    Sep 7, 2013, 03:38 AM
    I've turned my main stop valve off to change a washer in a tap.but it doesn't seem to b
    I've turned my mains stop valve off to replace a dripping tap washer,but it isn't running off even though I've opened all the taps in the house..
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    Sep 7, 2013, 04:54 AM
    but it isn't running off
    What does that mean?
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    Sep 7, 2013, 05:21 AM
    If you mean that the water is not stopping, then the main shut off is not working and you will need a plumber to repair this.

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    Sep 7, 2013, 05:27 AM
    Shut the water off at the street box. This is probably where the meter is located.
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